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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to San Marcos

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$20.41

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.81–$5.87

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos is to bus and train via Salinas which costs $46.74 - $130.43 and takes 14h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $293.48 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to San Marcos?

The distance between Santa Cruz and San Marcos is 753 km. The road distance is 703.6 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos without a car is to bus which takes 13h 32m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Santa Cruz to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to San Marcos bus from?

Santa Cruz to San Marcos bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to San Marcos bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to San Marcos bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to San Marcos is 704 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Santa Cruz to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 927+ hotels available in San Marcos. Prices start at $51.09 per night.
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